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BL51 EKE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

247,647 mi
Last recorded247,647 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 EKE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 247,647 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 211,931 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

clutch pedal cover missing

Pass 12 Mar 2024 166,428 miles

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 132,467 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 132,467 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 95,886 miles

small corrosion hole in nearside front floor appears to been repaired from inside.

Fail 15 Apr 2021 95,886 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

small corrosion hole in nearside front floor appears to been repaired from inside.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,161 miles

front floors shoeing corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2020 92,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front floors shoeing corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 70,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,230 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,652 miles

cannot see brake pad life.

front end of floors starting to corrode.

top and bottom covers fitted,covers on outer sills.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 61,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cannot see brake pad life.

front end of floors starting to corrode.

top and bottom covers fitted,covers on outer sills.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 57,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,398 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

self lock nuts on track rod ends

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,618 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,486 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,737 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 23,061 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 23,061 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BL51 EKE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL51 EKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL51 EKE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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